Oborevwori, Omo-Agege, Keyamo, Okowa Unite At Delta APC Stakeholders’ Meeting

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting in Delta State on Friday have united Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Chief Festus Keyamo, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and other party leaders in the state.

Since Governor Oborevwori led other leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, most of the leaders had been playing cat and dog game until yesterday when they sat together for a high-level meeting that underscored unity, e-registration, grassroots mobilisation and preparedness ahead of forthcoming party congresses.

Addressing leaders and members, Governor Oborevwori stressed the need for them to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu and all other elective positions in the 2027 elections, warning that the number of votes they are able to deliver will determine their strength and what they are able to attract at the federal level.

He urged stakeholders to place collective interest above personal considerations, resist division and avoid unnecessary conflicts, noting that unity remains the party’s greatest strength and that leadership derives its legitimacy from the people and must be guided by humility, empathy and service.

“Meetings of this nature provide opportunities to review progress, strengthen structures and prepare for critical political milestones; mobilisation, registration and participation will ultimately determine electoral outcomes,” he said.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, cautioned against rumours and delays, calling for early engagement and consensus-building at the local level and advised dialogue to reduce tension.

“Members should maintain focus as the party approaches congresses. There is progress recorded in the e-registration exercise and the party’s growing diversity.”

The immediate past deputy senate president, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, He pledged to work in unity with Governor Oborevwori and other stakeholders to strengthen the APC.

While thanking Governor Oborevwori for convening the meeting, he described his visit to the Government House after many years as a gesture of inclusiveness.

Former governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, commended stakeholders for their unity and sustained engagement, urging intensified grassroots mobilisation to deepen e-registration by taking the exercise to homes and communities.

He emphasised inclusiveness, and consensus in the conduct of congresses, praising Governor Oborevwori’s role in fostering harmony and urging leaders to return to their constituencies with renewed commitment.

The national publicity secretary of the party, Mr Felix Morka, lauded Governor Oborevwori’s leadership and the digitalisation of the party’s membership register, recommending a consensus approach for the forthcoming congresses.

In his welcome remarks, the state APC chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, said the party had recorded over 90 per cent realignment since April 2025, describing the gathering as evidence of growing unity and momentum.

The state e-registration coordinator, Prince Fred Mordi, said Delta State was selected to host the South-South training, reporting rising registration figures despite minor challenges and expressed confidence in meeting targets before the deadline.

On e-registration and congress preparations, Delta North APC chairman, Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka, noted peace in the district but highlighted challenges with the registration. Delta Central chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, reported progress with Okpe local government leading statewide and appealed for restraint pending guidelines, while Delta South chairman, Prince Austin Oribioye, urged the resolution of technical glitches to meet targets.

A minute of silence was observed in honour of the late Senator Peter Nwaoboshi who represented Delta North Senatorial District at the Senate.